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2005 BMW 523
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- Registration OV05NPX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 523
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2019
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 191,141 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front headlight slightly deteriorated
- Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 190,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front headlight slightly deteriorated
- Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 179,028 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,022 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 167,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 159,027 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 143,091 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,947 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 125,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,599 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,639 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
30 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,228 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2011 5 Jul 20269 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,154 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010 5 Jul 20267 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,044 MI
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OV05NPX was registered on 2005-04-29
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